Realistic Portrait Drawing Workshop in Berlin
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About this class
Realistic Portrait Drawing Workshop with Pencils in Berlin: For Beginners and All Levels (Maximum 8 people)
Explore realistic pencil portrait drawing from photographic references through a structured method. Learn or refine pencil hatching and shading techniques.
Alessia Sinopoli, an Italian professional artist based in Berlin, will be your instructor throughout this journey.
This small-group workshop offers a flexible and supportive approach, adapting to each participant's level: from guiding beginners to helping experienced artists tackle their personal creative challenges.
Without the pressure of the final result, we'll focus on learning the method and enjoying the creative process.
Details to remember
What to bring to the class
Leave home as light as a butterfly, everything is provided.
What is included in the class?
All materials provided for use during the workshop are professional, artist-grade quality and carefully selected for realistic pencil drawing techniques:
- Graphite pencils (professional quality, different hardness grades)
- High-quality drawing paper suitable for detailed pencil work
- Precision eraser tools for detailed highlights and corrections
- Essential drawing accessories including sharpeners, additional erasers, paper-cleaning brushes, and other studio equipment
- Printed photo references
Refreshments are included: tea, coffee and a sweet treat.
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Location and accessibility
What you’ll do in the class
What We'll Do Step by Step
We'll combine theory and practice:
- Practice targeted observation to select the best reference photo
- Use the grid method for accurate proportions and create a preliminary sketch
- Understand the differences between pencils of various hardness and get familiar with the materials we'll use
- Master shading (the real magic!) with hatching techniques to shape volume and depth
- Train your observational skills to recognize different tonal values
- Explore changing perspectives to refresh your vision
- Discuss common mistakes and learn how to avoid them
- Receive attentive, highly personalized guidance aimed at supporting your individual way of drawing
Breaks and Refreshments
While drawing, we'll enjoy some tea. Between the first and second parts of the workshop, we'll take a break. It'll be the perfect moment to connect, share a cup of coffee and a sweet treat together (vegan option available).
Who is the class suitable for?
This workshop is for those who want to spend a cozy and relaxing Sunday in a creative environment, while learning. We will engage intensively in shading and learn essential technical elements and a structured process that provide a solid foundation for building a portrait.
Because it is from strong foundations that creativity can truly flourish, allowing subsequent portraits to develop into more intuitive, free, and personal expressions.
Alessia Sinopoli
Ich bin Künstlerin und bei mir lernst Du Portraitzeichnen mit technischer Präzision und freiem Ausdruck zu verbinden. In meinen Workshops entfaltest Du Kreativität, Technik und Deine eigene künstlerische Stimme.
